Senior Engineer

Loar Group; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic aerospace manufacturing firm in Pennsylvania seeks a Senior Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and support operational excellence. This role involves leading engineering efforts, problem solving, and ensuring practical solutions in a hands-on environment. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering along with 5+ years of manufacturing experience. Key skills include effective communication, strong mechanical foundation, and proficiency in reading and generating blueprints. Join a team where engineers have significant ownership and impact from concept through production.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical engineering foundation with hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read and generate blueprints/models in 2D and 3D formats.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering efforts related to manufacturing process improvement.
• Operate effectively in a small engineering organization with shifting priorities.
• Diagnose equipment and process issues on the shop floor.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Manufacturing process improvement

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Blueprints/models (2D and 3D)

ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality systems

Job description

Loar Group (NYSE: LOAR) is seeking a Senior Engineer to support the continued growth and operational excellence of one of its engineered products business in the northeastern US.

Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, this role plays a key part in manufacturing process improvement and operational problem‑solving. The Senior Engineer will work on multiple concurrent projects that support business growth, efficiency, and product quality in a hands‑on manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity to join a growing business in a dynamic aerospace manufacturing environment and joining a team where engineers have real ownership and impact from concept through production.

Senior Engineer Will:

• Lead and support engineering efforts related to manufacturing process improvement, equipment performance, and production methods.
• Operate effectively in a small engineering organization where roles are broad, priorities shift, and engineers are expected to balance project work with day‑to‑day manufacturing support.
• Spend meaningful time on the shop floor diagnosing equipment and process issues, supporting maintenance and repair activities, and ensuring engineering solutions are practical and manufacturable.
• Create and contribute to tooling, fixture, and equipment documentation to ensure proper setup, use, and maintenance.
• Support quality documentation needs including control plans, inspection methods, and nonconformance documentation.
• Partner with Operations to identify and resolve production challenges, improve flow, and drive gains in cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Apply structured problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis to deliver sustainable, practical solutions.
• Serve as a technical resource on manufacturability, tooling readiness, and quality standards.
• Effective communication and a collaborative working style suited to a hands‑on manufacturing environment.
• Excellent problem solving ability using data and root‑cause thinking to drive long term solutions.
• Ability to raise the overall engineering capability by being a technical resource for the organization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and generate blueprints/models in 2D and 3D formats.
• Working knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 / AS9100.
• Strong mechanical engineering foundation with hands‑on manufacturing and equipment support experience.